Musings

Here is a ‘Jewel’ of a song called Stronger Woman by Jewel. I heard it today for the first time and loved it. Loved it for the concept and the lyrics. For all those women who are unhappy with their lives. For the ones chafing under authority, the ones struggling to have their voices heard. I wish they have a chance to believe in the stronger woman in them.

Stronger Woman

by Jewel

I guess you could say
I’m one of those girls
thats always been with one of those guys
you know the type
like right now
he sleeps while I write

it’s better than crying
I’m worn out from trying
from loving a man who always makes it clear
I’m not welcome here
Just when he’s hungry or frisky or needs something cleaned
you know what I mean
But not tonight
Cause come the morning light

I’m gonna love myself
More than anyone else
Believe in me
Even if someone can’t see
The stronger woman in me

I’m gonna be my own best friend
Stick with me till the end
Won’t lose myself again
never, no
Cause theres a stronger woman
a stronger woman in me

the light bulbs buzz I get up
head to my drawer
wish there was more
I could say
another fairy tale fades to grey

I’ve lived on hope
like a child
walking that mile
faking that smile
all the while
wishing my heart had wings
well from now on I’m gonna be
The kind of woman I want my daughter to be, oh

I’m gonna love myself
More than anyone else
Believe in me
Even if someone can’t see
a stronger woman in me
I’m gonna be my own best friend,
Stick with me till the end
Won’t lose myself again
Never, no
Cause there’s a stronger woman, stronger woman

this is me, packing up my bags
this is me, headed for the door
this is me, the best you ever had

I’m gonna love myself
More than anyone else
Believe in me, even if someone can’t see
The stronger woman in me

I’m gonna be my own best friend
stick with me till the end
Won’t lose myself again
no no
Cause there’s a stronger woman, a stronger woman
Theres a stronger woman in me, a stronger woman in me
stronger woman in me